In-Plane Sensor, Out-of-Plane Sensor, and Method for Making Same
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1. An in-plane sensor, comprising a structure unit which includes:
- a fixed structure including a fixed finger and a fixed column connected to each other, the fixed finger having a supported end supported by the fixed column and a suspended end; and
a movable structure including at least one proof mass which surrounds the fixed finger in a horizontal plane.
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Abstract
According to the present invention, an in-plane sensor comprises a structure unit which includes: a fixed structure including a fixed finger and a fixed column connected to each other, the fixed finger having a supported end supported by the fixed column and a suspended end; and a movable structure including at least one proof mass which surrounds the fixed finger in a horizontal plane.
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1. An in-plane sensor, comprising a structure unit which includes:
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a fixed structure including a fixed finger and a fixed column connected to each other, the fixed finger having a supported end supported by the fixed column and a suspended end; and a movable structure including at least one proof mass which surrounds the fixed finger in a horizontal plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An out-of-plane sensor, comprising a structure unit which includes:
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a fixed structure including at least one fixed part; and a movable structure including a movable part above or below the fixed part, wherein at least one of the fixed part and the movable part includes an opening. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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